mallard

• Вид дикой речной утки, широко распространённый, от которого, как полагают, произошли домашние утки.

A species of wild dabbling duck, widely distributed, from which domestic ducks are believed to be descended.

1. Wild duck speciesB1formal

   A common wild duck from which most domestic ducks are descended, found across the Northern Hemisphere.

   Кряква

   • A mallard and her ducklings crossed the park path.
   • The male mallard has a distinctive green head.
   • Mallards are often seen in ponds and lakes.